W-3 with 2 states

GerryR23 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:25:54 GMT

I completed the 2 state W-2 and put the full wages in both states box 16. The W-3 , box 16 generates with double the yearly wages.

If I leave wages off of one state on the W-2 I get an error message.

How do I enter the W-2 so the W-3 total income isn't doubled?

Re: W-3 with 2 states

CatinaT1 — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:33:06 GMT

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Re: W-3 with 2 states

GerryR23 — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 16:13:06 GMT

I don't know how to enter the W-2 information for two states, one of which is NY and wants the full amount of wages reflected in box 16. Doing this generates a W-3 that doubles the income.

Re: W-3 with 2 states

DianeW777 — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 16:44:44 GMT

Make sure to enter the correct state withholding in each state. If you worked in a state you do not live in you should add a second line for your resident state. Make sure to clear the fields with the delete key if necessary.

If this does not solve your experience, you can choose to send us your file for review.

If you would like to send us a “diagnostic” file that has your “numbers” but not your personal information it would help.  If you would like to do this, here are the instructions:

TurboTax Online:

Go to the black panel on the left side of your program and select Tax Tools.

Then select Tools below Tax Tools.
A window will pop up which says Tools Center.
On this screen, select Share my file with Agent.
You will see a message explaining what the diagnostic copy is.  Click okay through this screen and then you will get a Token number.
Reply to this thread with your Token number and your state. This will allow us to open a copy of your return without seeing any personal information.

TurboTax CD/Download:

If you like, you can send a copy of your return that will be scrubbed to eliminate your personal data by using these steps:

Click on Online in the top left menu of TurboTax CD/Download for Windows
Select 'Send Tax File to Agent'
Write down or send an image of your token number and state then place in this issue.
We can then review your exact scenario for a solution.
Please also tell us any states included in the return.

We will then be able to see exactly what you are seeing and we can determine what exactly is going on in your return and provide you with a resolution.

@GerryR23

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